Walk-in | Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient Lighting

Expleo; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo in India is seeking an experienced engineer to design exterior trim components and ambient lighting. You will create and modify 3D CAD models using CATIA V5/V6, ensure Class-A surface accuracy, GD&T, and proper interfaces with BIW and adjacent systems.

You will collaborate with Styling Studio, BIW, Closures, Lighting, and Manufacturing teams to meet OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and pedestrian safety norms while coordinating with suppliers for feasible, cost-effective designs.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive exterior trim design.
• Knowledge of ambient lighting integration.
• Proficient in CATIA V5/V6 and ENOVIA.
• Strong understanding of Class-A surfaces and GD&T.
• Familiar with GPDS, APQP and global development processes.
• Awareness of pedestrian safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design exterior trim components and ambient lighting.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models.
• Ensure DFM/DFMA and manufacturing feasibility.
• Coordinate with BIW, Styling, and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers for feasibility and cost-effective design.
• Adhere to OEM standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Exterior trim design

Ambient lighting

Class-A surfaces

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up

CATIA V5/V6

ENOVIA

GPDS APQP

Pedestrian safety

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

ENOVIA

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Design and develop exterior trim components (bumpers, grilles, claddings, spoilers, wheel arch trims, pillar appliques, rocker panels, and garnish parts) and Ambient Lighting.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models using tools like CATIA V5/V6.
• Develop designs aligned with Class-A surfaces and define mounting strategies, attachment features (clips, snaps, fasteners), and part interfaces with BIW and adjacent systems.
• Ensure compliance with gap & flush, section requirements, and vehicle master sections.
• Collaborate with CAE teams for simulation studies and provide countermeasure.
• Work closely with Styling Studio, Body Engineering (BIW), Closures, Lighting, and Manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers for feasibility, tooling concepts, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ensure smooth design integration across systems while maintaining styling intent and functional performance.
• Ensure DFM/DFA compliance, including draft analysis, ribbing, wall thickness, and tooling feasibility.
• Ensure compliance with OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and pedestrian safety norms.
• Good knowledge of materials (PP, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA, composites) and surface finishes (painted, textured, chrome plating).

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong expertise in automotive exterior trim design/Ambient lighting
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and ENOVIA
• Good understanding of Class-A surface integration
• Knowledge of plastic part design, GD&T, tolerance stack-up
• Experience with global development processes (GPDS, APQP)
• Familiarity with pedestrian safety and regulatory requirements